Cool. Looking forward to another awesome pictorial. It’s funny, but in my limited experience, factory mics always sound better than aftermarkets, but I’ve never tried a Kenwood. That’s why I wonder if it’s the location as opposed to the mechanical which makes the difference.
Stereo replacement...U-connect 5.0 2016+
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Ended up with a Kenwood Excelon DMX905S not what I originally wanted but it was also 240.00, also picked up the Maestro and CH3, Double din Metra dask kit, and an antenna adapter.
Start by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery. 20190308_164620.jpg
Then remove the climate control panel, this just pops off, be careful not to lose the metal spring clips. Undo the torx screws holding the passenger dash trim, pop this off. 20190308_165201.jpg
then remove the torx for the bezel. 20190308_165559.jpg
After removal of the bezel, remove the 4 Torx holding the head unit in place. 20190308_165749.jpg
disconnect the head unit and connect the Maestro and CH3 harness. (instructions downloadable on Maestro site. I did have to trim the two small corners of the plastic in the dash to get the unit to fit, unless you are running an incredibly shallow unit or a single din you will have to trim this.
As a side note I retained the factory backup camera WITH guidance lines AND the rear parking sensors which also display on the head unit.
I also retained HILL START/DOOR LOCKS/UNITS (mph or km)
I lost FACTORY MIC, USB, and DRL Control, however I believe DRL can be added, I'm reaching out to Maestro for an update.
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1. The stock speakers absolutely are rubbish, they sound better with the control this unit applies but they cannot handle the power this head unit feeds them over about 1/3rd volume.
2. The screen really does not look out of place.
3. With the maestro I get OBDII readout, code reset, and gauge display, nice touch.- Top
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Sorry, what’s DRL? The Meastro is the key to retaining the features found in the original headunit? And post a wide shot of the install if you can, so we can see in relation to the dash And if you retained rear camera, then you have a 2018?2017 500 Abarth, manual trans, NAV, Beats, Sunroof, 17" wheels, everything. But no mods. None, nada.- Top
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Daytime Running Lights, lost the ability to turn them on or off like we can with the factory head unit. I'll email Maestro and see if a new firmware will correct that, I don't see why it wouldn't.
I'll get a wider shot tonight, and yes I have a 2018, so I kept my rear backup with the lines that curve with the wheel, and the parking sensors integrate and display on the screen, I'll try and get a shot of that too.- Top
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Under the cluster display menu item, are you able to set the time and date that display on the cluster?13 500c abarth E+D | cravenspeed | supersprint | cpr | roadrace | corsa forza | m&r | HPSi | Koni | ATM | Wood Co | PTP | Forge | MPx | Neu-f | lots of other stuff
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Can confirm, time set on aftermarket stereo transfers to the clock on the spedo cluster. wider view pic, and pic showing reveres lines and sensor overlay on the right.
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the reverse lines from the backup camera - how are those generated, by the factory camera, or the new headunit? And how did the camera plug into the factory unit, RCA male plug?2017 500 Abarth, manual trans, NAV, Beats, Sunroof, 17" wheels, everything. But no mods. None, nada.- Top
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Anyone figure out the flashing odometer issue after installing an aftermarket stereo? Just installed JVC single DIN unit in my wifes 500 sport and now I have the flashing odometer.sigpic
2013 500 Sport - Espresso Brown Metallic
Aodhan AH-02 17x8 +35 4x100 Wheels
Abarth factory suspension for lowering
Sony XAV-AX8000 8.95” floating LCD screen Android Auto stereo
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Okay....here we go....
...I lost FACTORY MIC, USB, and DRL Control, however I believe DRL can be added, I'm reaching out to Maestro for an update.
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1. The stock speakers absolutely are rubbish, they sound better with the control this unit applies but they cannot handle the power this head unit feeds them over about 1/3rd volume.
2. The screen really does not look out of place.
3. With the maestro I get OBDII readout, code reset, and gauge display, nice touch.
What about the center, floor console AUX input? Can you still use that?
Any luck with Maestro and. firmware fix for DRL’s?2017 500 Abarth, manual trans, NAV, Beats, Sunroof, 17" wheels, everything. But no mods. None, nada.- Top
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Also looking for an answer to this. Did the floor USB become dead completely, or can it still be used to charge a phone?- Top
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I know this is old but someone may still need this answered.
you can maintain the floor USB connection with the below
Electop 2 Pack USB 2.0 A Male to USB B Mini 5 Pin Female Adapter Converter
by Electop
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PGGUWA...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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I know this is old but someone may still need this answered.
you can maintain the floor USB connection with the below
Electop 2 Pack USB 2.0 A Male to USB B Mini 5 Pin Female Adapter Converter
by Electop
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PGGUWA...ing=UTF8&psc=1
2016 Abarth Rosso: auto, sunroof, nero leather, electronic climate control, no Beats, ATM fmic, DNA chassis braces, Prometeo skid plate, 25mm tubular rear torsion bar, wheel stud conversion, E.C. V. 3 intake, GFB+ diverter valve, Gruvenparts billet oil filter canister, Euro 4th gen halo tail lights, LED headlights, fog lights, Kenwood Excelon DDX 9906 head unit, Neuspeed SS brake-lines, Hawk HPS 5.0 pads, 50th Anniversary Abarth wheels, 205/40/17 Michelin Pilot AS4 tires.- Top
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